ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō) — Lay

Greek word study: ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō), Strong's G347. to lean back

GreekStrong's G347
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to lean back

Word study
Derivation: from G303 (ἀνά) and G2827 (κλίνω);

KJV translation words: lay, (make) sit down

Where this word appears

Strong's G347 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:11 and last appears in Luke 13:29.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

he will make recline ×1she laid ×1they will recline ×1to recline ×1to sit down ×1will recline ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀνακλιθήσονται ×2ἀνακλιθῆναι ×1ἀνακλινεῖ ×1ἀνακλῖναι ×1ἀνέκλινεν ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×3Matthew ×2Mark ×1

Verses (all 6)

  • Matthew 8:11 — ἀνακλιθήσονται — they will recline
  • Matthew 14:19 — ἀνακλιθῆναι — to sit down
  • Mark 6:39 — ἀνακλῖναι — to recline
  • Luke 2:7 — ἀνέκλινεν — she laid
  • Luke 12:37 — ἀνακλινεῖ — he will make recline
  • Luke 13:29 — ἀνακλιθήσονται — will recline

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G303 ἀνά (aná), G2827 κλίνω (klínō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does anaklínō (G347) mean?

To lean back.

How is G347 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G347 as: lay, (make) sit down.

How often does ἀνακλίνω (anaklínō) appear?

Strong's G347 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 8:11 and last appears in Luke 13:29.